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UK AI Security Institute report: AI models are rapidly improving at potentially dangerous biological and chemical tasks, and show fast jumps in self-replication (Shakeel Hashim/Transformer)
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UK AI Security Institute report: AI models are rapidly improving at potentially dangerous biological and chemical tasks, and show fast jumps in self-replication — AI models are rapidly improving at potentially dangerous biological and chemical tasks, and also showing fast increases …
We’re passing a dangerous global warming threshold — but we’re not doomed
For the last decade, global climate politics have revolved around a single number: 1.5 degrees Celsius. The idea was that keeping the planet below this warming threshold would hold many of the worst impacts of climate change in a manageable range. Cross it, and the risks rise sharply into uncharted territory. This year, it became […]
Apple opens iOS to third-party app stores in Japan
Apple has announced the changes it's making to the iOS App Store in Japan in order to comply with recent legislation in the country. It will allow third-party app stores and payment processing options, though is introducing new commission fees for those transactions. Developers in Japan will now be able to distribute apps on alternative […]
Critical Role just changed D&D level-up rules
Brennan Lee Mulligan shakes up Critical Role Campaign 4 once more with a key difference in how leveling up works.
Biggest Takeaways from Trump’s Grumpy Christmas Address to Americans
President Trump's latest assessment of his first year in office was largely shaped by him blaming Biden, toting affordability and announcing new policies for 2026.